PNG’s Air Niugini Resumes Dash 8-400 Flights
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) national carrier Air Niugini has resumed operating De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops following a three-year hiatus. The airline recently received the first of two Dash 8-400 turboprops and is flying it to destinations such as…
Air Niugini Plans Fleet Revamp
Papua New Guinean national carrier Air Niugini is planning to change its domestic and international fleet as it aims to return to profitability. The airline will replace its narrowbody and widebody jet aircraft first, before looking to replace its regional…
PNG Air Performing Heavy Maintenance In-House
PNG Air is now performing heavy maintenance on ATR and Bombadier Dash 8 aircraft. PNG Air’s acting CEO, Paul Abbot, tells Smart Aviation APAC the decision to perform C-checks is only partly cost-related. It also maximizes the engineers’ time and…
